A Hero of Our Time

Mikhail Lermontov - 2009, Penguin Classics

Overview

Considered a masterpiece of Russian literature, this novel by Mikhail Lermontov profoundly influenced later 19th-century authors such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov. The narrative centers on Pechorin, a complex and Byronic figure characterized by his cynicism and a restless pursuit of action to combat boredom. Through five interconnected episodes, Lermontov crafts a compelling portrait of an individual embodying the societal disquiet of his era.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in classic Russian literature.
• Those studying the development of the 19th-century novel.
• Individuals drawn to character studies of complex, Byronic heroes.

Key features

• Language: English
• 174 pages
• Published by Penguin Group
• Part of the Penguin Classics series
• ISBN: 9780143105633
• Published in 2009